Sufferer CSA survivor and more. Just started proper therapy.

[TillyBug]

Hello, I'm Tilly. I dealt with numerous types of abuse when I was a kid. From being beaten and bullied severely when I was very young to being sexually assaulted. In my adult life, I resolved an ED and have dealt with more trauma after being raped twice. I finally started seeing a therapist who has worked with trauma survivors before at the end of last year. I was immediately diagnosed with PTSD and she was stunned that none of my other therapists had brought it up. She's been super helpful but I'm just starting to unpack all of my unhealthy coping mechanisms, etc. Just want a place to talk to others who understand. And who can maybe help me figure out a bit more about what's going on in my head.

 

[Sideways]

Congratulations on beating your ED:)

Welcome to the forum, sorry you have reason to be here. Very glad that you've finally found the right kind of support.

 

[NatBird]

Welcome:)

Sorry to hear what you have gone through

I'm glad to read you have some support that is helpful. Hope the forum will add to that network. It's been helpful to me

Keep posting

 

[TillyBug]

@Sideways
Thank you :) It took a lot of support and I still struggle, but I feel so much better now that I'm eating properly and learning to be okay with my body. I do wish that no one had reason to be on the forum, but I'm glad to find a support network like this, where we can meet others with similar experiences. Hopefully, all of us can find a way to lessen symptoms.
@NatBird
Thanks! I do think that the forum will help. I have a lot of trouble talking to my friends because they do not have the same issues and can't understand some of the things I think and feel. I'm hoping that I can discuss all that with people who do get it and can help me understand it better.

 

[NatBird]

well done with the eating properly:)

 

[Dutchman]

I am sorry for what have you suffered, but glad you found this source of support. Welcome!

 

[Mee]

Welcome :)

I hope you find what you need here

 

[RecoveryGuy]

Glad you are here, and glad you are getting therapy. I hope you find the relief from PTSD that I have.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome to the forum!